Medical Assistant, Orthopedics

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

 

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The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality, low cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care. This work stems from Mass General Brigham’s unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral and mental health, and urgent care, both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy, imaging, cardiac testing, and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations, ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites.

Located at 978 Worcester Street in Wellesley, MA, the Sports Medicine team at Newton-Wellesley treats a large volume of sports-related injuries. Our specialists offer state-of-the art outpatient surgical treatment using regional anesthesia for conditions of the shoulder, knee, and ankle. We work with athletes at all levels, including high school, college, professional athletes and weekend/recreational athletes.

 

Job Summary

We are seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant to support the practice on-site with varied hours/shifts to cover vacancies and call-outs.

We are open Monday through Friday 8:00am-8:00pm and 8:00am-1:00pm on the weekends!

Our Medical Assistants partner alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses primarily working with 1 to 2 providers as our support model. Our team of Medical Assistants work with a variety of patients within sports medicine, pediatrics, and orthopedics. If you are someone who enjoys variety, this is the department for you!

Responsibilities include:

Functioning as a "flow manager"/ensuring efficient patient flow through the office
Assisting with direct patient care during the office visit (examination, procedures, and treatments as advised)
Performing clinically appropriate administrative tasks (chart prep, phone triage, in-basket messages, test results, prescription refill, coordination of care, etc.)
Maintaining neat, clean, and safe patient care areas
Providing an exceptional care experience by interacting with patients and their families in a professional, friendly manner consistent with their needs.

 

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Medical Assisting preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Experience Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this position. - Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environments. - Accuracy and attention to detail. - Comply with all local, state, and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations. - Ability to take vital signs and manual blood pressure, as well as collect blood samples and other specimens. - Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols. - Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software. - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

978-980 Worcester Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

 

Employee Type

Per Diem

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$17.36 - $24.45/Hourly

 

Grade

3

 

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